RGPV Civil Engineering (Semester 5)
Transportation Engineering 2
December 2015
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1(a) Define super elevation.
2 M
1(b) Explain extra widening requirement.
2 M
1(c) Discuss method of providing camber.
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.1(d) & Q.1(e)
1(d) Derive an expression for finding stopping sight distances
7 M
1(e) Discuss various road patterns in detail.
7 M

2(a) Explain uses and functions of seat coat.
2 M
2(b) Explain WBM and IBM.
2 M
2(c) Discuss advantages and disadvantages of rigid pavements.
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.2(d) & Q.2(e)
2(d) Draw a neat sketch of expansion joint. Explain functions of different parts.
7 M
2(e) Explain briefly CBR method of flexible pavement design.
7 M

3(a) Define low cost roads.
2 M
3(b) Explain traffic assignment.
2 M
3(c) Discuss in brief different method of soil stabilization.
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.3(d) & Q.3(e)
3(d) What is a traffic rotary? What are its advantages and limitations in particular reference to traffic conditions in India?
7 M
3(e) What are the objects of highway lighting? Explain the various design factors in road lighting.
7 M

4(a) Explain different features of wind rose diagram.
2 M
4(b) Define taxiways.
2 M
4(c) Discuss basic runway length in detail.
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.4(d) & Q.4(e)
4(d) Explain geometrical elements of runway.
7 M
4(e) The length of runway under standard conditions is 2050m. The airport site has an elevation of 420m. Its reference temperature is 35.0°C.If the runway is to be constructed with an effective gradient of 0.30 percent, determine the corrected runway length.
7 M

5(a) Define Imaginary surfaces?
2 M
5(b) Discuss rotating beacon.
2 M
5(c) Discuss approach lighting.
3 M
Solve any one question from Q.5(d) & Q.5(e)
5(d) What is zenning? Explain zoning regulations.
7 M
5(e) Write notes on
i) Beacon light
ii)Apron hanger lighting
iii) Runway threshold lighting
iv) Taxiway lighting
7 M



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